Do you know what i like about road trips?. it is a good means for someone to plan and , collect their thoughts ; before they go into action . some people prefer to plan and strategise , than to fall and make a huge mistake . That is exactly what i tried to do with the time i had . It turns out that , the venue ; was located in an extremely , far place . I could even swear that , with the amount of time that had past ; we were going to another state . But niether the less , all those precious time ; wasn't wasted . During the drive , I paid attention to all the turns and stops we made . I even went as far as to use the google map on my phone ; just to make sure that , we were not lost . The thing that is common about nigerian roads is that , if you're not careful ; you can easily get lost . when you get lost , it will be very difficult for you to see someone , willing to help you ; without getting anything in return . Anyway , that's life in nigeria . The drive continued on , until we got to a check point . Like every check point in nigeria , you'll have to pay the officer in charge a little fee , before ; he allows you to pass . and , That's ; exactly what we did . I gave the driver some money to give the officer , which he did . then , raising up the bar that was blocking the path ; he allowed us to pass . Finally , after a couple of more turns ; we arrived at the venue . The funny thing was that , in my head ; i was imagining that the party would be like those kind of parties that those rich and wealthy people attend . in which , For you to enter , it is either ; you know someone , or someone invites you . Then ; You will have to find , or rent an expensive dress , because ; weather you like it or not , every single person there ; will be in their most attractive atyre . If you don't do that , you'll get down graded . Another thing noticeable in those kind of parties , is the type of music they play . they don't play the normal party song , instead ; they play those slow and classical songs ; that you only hear in movies . all of these , was what ; i prepaired my mind for . Which is why , what i was looking at ; was unbelieveable . They made the venue look like a hotel gathering . How is that possible? From the way my driver was describing the place to me , The place was extremely huge ; like a stadium . . there was the main area , wear the programme was suppose to take place ; which , amazingly ; was getting filled up very fast .. There was also the lounge , where ; as expected , only VIP were allowed . and , finally ; They also had over n- night rooms , which ; i guess was for those who are going to get knocked out , or other wise .
Me and my driver made our way to the entrance of the main hall , so we could verify our invitation . That's when , one of the bouncers walked towards us.
" Sorry , This place is not a charity event for the less privilaged . That's down the road , by the left . Sorry for all your troubles ."The man said .
Wow! ; what a good way to make a first impression . If it was in the past , when i was still getting used to my situation ; i would have gotten upset and furious . but now ; i just looked at him and smiled .
" I think you have me all wrong . You see , i am the plus one for madam rebecca . If you don't believe me , take a look at the invitation ."
The man just laughed and said .
" This is just a regular invitation . any random person , can have this on them . but , you ; your saying that you're the madam's plus one?. who do you think you are talking to?. For you to even think of pulling this stunt , you must either be crazy ; or just dum .. So , explain to me ; which one are you?"
what was sad about the whole thing , was that ; all my effort to look good and feel like a big boy , was at the end pointless. I sighed and , decided to turn around to walk away . I had a feeling , even though i try to explain my self , it wouldn't make any difference . So , it's better i save my self the embarrassment and go back home .
" Look ; mr crazy , or what ever your name is . you can't just be going around , insulting anyone you see . Do you think he wanted to be like this? how sure are you , that your own mother is not less privilaged Too?. I'm sure you must have asked your self this question all through your life . Why does nothing good come to my family? . today is the day i will help you answer that question . Your less privilaged mother is the cause of your problem ! . "
out of all the people that i thought would defend me in any situation in life ; i never thought of my driver . why?, because ; we never really had any form of closeness . Yes , we talk some times ; but ,that was just professionalism . So now , what would make him stand up for me like this? . Don't get me wrong ; i really liked what he did , but at what cost? . Now the man will want to fight , and he has people ; to back him up . What kind of day is this? .
" Are you mad!. who do you think you are?. You're just a wretched animal!. I pray that God wil make your own mother , the cause of all your problems! " The man shouted .
" can you see? It is only a desperate man that shouts the way you are doing . Its so sad that the man i saw before , with confidence ; has become a doomed soul . I'm not even sorry for you at all ; You unfortunate soul!" My driver replied back .
I guess that was the last straw , because ; all i heard was the man shouting commands to his boys , to help him fight .
Well , there goes my brand new suit . to bad , i wasn't able to enjoy it While it lasted . Heck ; with the way things are going , i doubt if We'll make it out of hear alive . But , before anybody could do anything ; A Strange , and huge vehicle pulled up in front of our car . Everyone That watches movies , knows That ; when a strange big vehicle pulls up to a one sided fight; it only means ; one of the patisipants , called for back up . The question now is , who?. . What if , the bouncer thought because we insulted his mother ; we are a level one threat? . Maybe he has a little warrning system , that alerts his backup team in case of any dangerous threat . If my thoughts are verified , which i hope not ; we are the ones that are doomed . Another thing that further justified my thoughts was that ; all the bouncers simultaneously , started to move towards the vehicle. That is when , i really started to panic . I immediately told my driver that , we should start moving ; now that they were distracted , they won't disturb us . I think , God must have ministered to him because ; he immediately grabbed my hand and we began to run as fast as we can , to the car . We were almost getting to the doors , when a familiar voice ; stopped me in my tracks .
" Where do you think you're running too? . Did you see a ghost or something? . you decided to look hot tonight , and your running away . is their any problem?
Honestly ; at this point , i'm finding it hard to tell the difference between what is right and wrong in this place . Maybe , it was just due to what just happened , or the excess use of adrenalin . Nevertheless , My boss Just asked me a question ; I can't just run away like that . From her mysterious arrival , and the vehicle That appeared from no where ; It is safe to assume , she was the one in the car. With no other choice , i slowly walked to the direction where her voice came from . It wasn't that hard to locate her car especially , with her strong perfume leading the way . In less than a few seconds , i was standing in front of her .
" I was actually worried when i saw you and your driver running like the whole world was coming to an end . I thought that , something terrible happened in the gala . But i realised that , It was only two of you that were running . So i ask again , is there any problem?" She asked .
Well , it is explaination time . let's see if she believes me .
" Well ma , We tried to ...."
" Madam, don't mind these human-like bat and monkey . Just imagine , because they wanted money ; they began to claim that you invited them as your plus one . The driver even had the odacity to insult my mother!. my dear mother!. madam; if it's not because you came , i swear ; i would have ended these people . They're both Stupid! ."
I didn't know what came over me and my driver , we just started to laugh . I know my boss was there , and she might think i was guilty ; but i couldn't help my self . Who does he want to end? . If he even tries anything , the soldiers will handle him . It Turns out that the reason why my driver wasn't even afraid , was because he saw that it wasn't only bouncers that were in the area . Now that i think of it ; maybe he wasn't thinking of escaping when he was running . Maybe , he just wanted to signal one of the soldiers . I was just being paranoid for nothing .
" Well , mr man , to correct your notion ; they were not looking for money . everything they told you was the truth . . Infact , the blind guy is my employee , and my plus one . so , what ever you got ;was your own fault for not getting clerification . oh, and one last thing ; Don't ever threaten any of my employees again , do i make my self clear? " .
After my boss said those words , she took my hands and led me inside the venue . There was a clear difference between outside and inside , because of the way things were being done . If an outsider manages to stumble upon this place , he'll think that ; the place is an expensive hotel . He won't have any idea that , there is a big party going on in the building . Inside though , Was a big contrast to the whole theme of the place . I could even sense a little form of club vibes coming out from people . Yes , most people hear were big men and women ; but , they were still young adults ; who are in the mood to party .. anyway , She took me round to greet all her friends , which was actually weard ; but when i remember the goal ahead , i sucked it up . When she was through exchanging pleasantries ; we made our way to one of the VIP booth , which was specially furnished for royalty . we found a seat by the window side and sat down , letting the music fill the ocward silence . As expected , It was my boss that was the first to talk .
" I see you got my gift ; that's good . i was even surprised that , it was even able to enter you . I was rushing to get it to you ; i didn't really pay attention to the size . but anyway , you're looking handsome ." She said .
I don't know if she wants me to tell her the same thing . Should i? . i mean , if i tell a lie that i don't Even know weather It's true ; it won't be a wrong thing , would it?. To be on the safe side ..
" Thank you ma for the complement ; i really appreciate it . I'm sure , if i could see you ; you'll look stunning . Another beautiful thing is that , you're smelling nice ." I replied with the truth .
She smiled , and signaled to a waiter ; who came to take our order . After which, she said .
" Please , for now ; stop calling me madam . It;s making me feel old . And for christ sake , quit the formalities! ; we are not at work . Just Talk to me like a normal girl " She said .
Maybe i should have recorded this statement ; you know , for future reference . Just in case , she ever tries to use it against me . It won't be bad If i have a concrete evidence , to back up my story . I just have to keep it in mind next time. right now though , i have to change my formality to friendliness . It might be weard , but ; that's what the lady wants , right?
" alright , i'll go with rebecca then . ..."
" No , call me becky . rebecca is still formal to me ."
" Alright becky . Thank you for helping Us with those bouncers . They were a pain in our buts . " I said .
" Oh , That ; He wasn't a problem , i didn't like the way he was treating you; that is all . But , I really meant what i said though ; anyone who harasses you , or any of my employees ; will hear it from me ..... By the way , what did he tell you? "
" There's no need for that , it's all in the past . i have gotten used to being ridiculed . So , what he said , didn't affect me ." I told her , hoping she'll drop the subject .
" I'm not asking you because i want to see you hurt , i'm just asking because ; that's my job . a boss needs to know about what is going on with his or her workers . I know i told you to not get formal , but please ; help me be a good boss." she said .
As i thought , It didn't take long for her to play the boss card again . but still , that is who she is .
" okay ma . He indirectly called me a less privilaged person . After which , he labeled me as either stupid or crazy . ...Those are the ones i can remember ."
" Thank you , you may now resume calling me becky . before that though ; i need to use the rest room . Wait for me hear , alright? " She commanded .
i nodded and she stood up to leave . Meanwhile , outside the venue ; one of the bouncer that was in charge of verifying peoples invitation , was not in a happy mood . Infact , he had been like this ever since the boss told the people that insulted his mother ; to go inside .
" If i ever see that driver any where , i will make sure that he will lose something tanjable in his body . He will regret ever coming into this world . Nonsense ." he mumbled to his self .
As he kept verifying peoples identity ; he started deliberately pushing people a way . Some for verifiable reasons , others for absurd ones . As he was checking out the invitation of the man standing in front of him , someone approached him wearing a black hood . The bouncer noticed the person coming towards him , and ; he was on his guard . The person came closer to the bouncer and they both locked eyes . As soon as that happened , the bouncer left his post to follow the new person . they both went in to the security room , which was peach black . The bouncer turned around, and before he knew what was happening ; a sharp hand , like a knife ; went through is throat . The bouncer stood there lifeless with the stranger's hand still buried in his throat ; After which , the stranger opened his mouth and bit the bouncer's neck and began to suck . The bouncer's body ; began to shrink , and shrink until ; there was no sign of any human being present .
" you can't disturb him ever again , you rotin piece of garbage ; Rest in hell ." the stranger said .